Pathophysiology Chapter 49 Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in
Adults
1. What is the final outcome of impaired cellular metabolism?
a. Cellular alterations in the heart and brain
b. Buildup of cellular waste products
c. Cellular alterations in the vasculature structures and kidneys
d. Impairment of urine excretion
2. Which clinical manifestation of septic shock confirms an elevation in immune
system response?
a. Tachycardia
b. Increased white blood cell count
c. Low respiratory rate
d. Hypothermia
3. The release of catecholamine by the adrenal glands provides which compensatory
mechanism in hypovolemic shock?
a. Interstitial fluid moves out of the vascular compartment.
b. Systemic vascular resistance is decreased.
c. Heart rate is increased.
d. Water excretion is increased.
4. Hypovolemic shock begins to develop when intravascular volume has decreased by
what percentage?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
Adults
1. What is the final outcome of impaired cellular metabolism?
a. Cellular alterations in the heart and brain
b. Buildup of cellular waste products
c. Cellular alterations in the vasculature structures and kidneys
d. Impairment of urine excretion
2. Which clinical manifestation of septic shock confirms an elevation in immune
system response?
a. Tachycardia
b. Increased white blood cell count
c. Low respiratory rate
d. Hypothermia
3. The release of catecholamine by the adrenal glands provides which compensatory
mechanism in hypovolemic shock?
a. Interstitial fluid moves out of the vascular compartment.
b. Systemic vascular resistance is decreased.
c. Heart rate is increased.
d. Water excretion is increased.
4. Hypovolemic shock begins to develop when intravascular volume has decreased by
what percentage?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
